The destination is where the photo is taken.
The story is in the journey.
Welcome to Stories Along the Way.
I’m glad you stopped by.
This is a place for stories gathered from trails, gardens, airports, kitchens, writing desks, and the ordinary moments in between. Some begin with a marathon, a hike, or a journey to another country. Others begin with something as simple as a conversation, a flower blooming, or a cup of tea.
I don’t write because I’ve figured life out. I write because paying attention has taught me that even ordinary moments often carry stories worth remembering.
So whether you’re here for a few minutes or decide to stay a little longer, I hope you’ll find something that makes you smile, pause, or see your own journey in a new light.
Latest Stories
I Planted a Bush Lemon Tree. I Got Butterflies.
Someone once gave me a bush lemon, and after tasting it, I was hooked.
What began as a search for that distinctive flavour eventually brought caterpillars—and then something I hadn’t expected—to my balcony.
More Stories
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My Little Garden Helpers
My guinea pigs and silkies may not know it, but they’ve been quietly running the fertilising department of my garden. 😂
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Hot Air Ballooning Over the Tablelands
Floating above the Tablelands at sunrise, with clouds below us and hot air balloons scattered across the sky
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I Have a Boring Life and I Love It
I have a boring life, apparently. So naturally, I jumped out of a perfectly good aeroplane. 😂
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A Promise of Harvest
A tiny lemon bud and a few freshly laid eggs were enough to make our little balcony garden feel wonderfully productive
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Ten Years, Back Where It Began
Ten years after our wedding, Graeme and I returned to my village in the Philippines and chose to say our vows all over again.
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Meet Charlie
Meet Charlie — newly arrived, already curious, and apparently very interested in office equipment.
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